This Week in History

May 11th to May 17th


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Fascinating, surprising and eye-opening stories from the past, brought to life.

16th May 1943 - Operation Chastise: No. 617 Squadron RAF begins the famous Dambusters Raid

13th May 1787 - The First Fleet sets sail for Botany Bay, Australia, with 11 ships and over 700 convicts
17th May 1861 - The first color photograph, of a tartan ribbon is shown by Scottish scientist James Clerk Maxwell to the Royal Institution in London

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This Week in HistoryBy BBC Radio 4